A Manchester United star’s participation in the World Cup is in doubt after suffering a fresh injury scare during a warm-up friendly in the United States. The club’s medical staff are assessing the player, whose status for the tournament is now uncertain.
The blow comes as another United forward, Marcus Rashford, prepares to enter the World Cup with his club future unresolved. The 28-year-old has just finished a season-long loan at Barcelona, where he netted 14 goals and provided 14 assists in La Liga and the Champions League. Barcelona hold an option to sign him permanently for £26m, but the clause expires on June 15. The Catalan club are pushing for a reduced fee or another loan arrangement, though United have made clear they would not consider either alternative.
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Rashford has already indicated his willingness to halve his £325,000-a-week wages to stay at Barcelona, a salary that does not align with United’s structure under Ineos. Old Trafford executives now face a decision: whether to ease their position as the deadline approaches, or hold out for a better offer. Bayern Munich and Arsenal have been linked with interest, with the German champions reportedly ready to spend £34.5m for the England international.
Meanwhile, Rashford has been sharing insights about life at Barcelona with new signing Anthony Gordon. “He was just telling me how good the lads are there, the team spirit that they have, which I heard already from the people in Barca,” Gordon said. Rashford also offered advice on where to settle, leading Gordon to describe him as “very caring.”
As the World Cup looms, United must weigh whether the tournament offers Rashford a chance to drive up his value—or whether a fresh injury blow to another squad member further complicates their planning. The coming days will be critical for both the player’s international hopes and his long-term future.